Sunflower Maggot Fly vs White Clover Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunflower Maggot Fly | White Clover Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strauzia longipennis | Protapion fulvipes |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Brentidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.
White Clover Weevil
A minute black weevil with pale legs that feeds on white clover flower heads. Extremely common in pastures. Larvae consume developing clover seeds.
Did You Know?
One of the most abundant beetles in European grasslands, with densities reaching thousands per square meter.